4 Fishing Mistakes We All Make! ( And How To Change Them )

Don't be the guy who misses his shot at a big bass this year! These mistakes are costing you fish! If you change these habits you'll begin catching more fish right away. Subtle details make a huge difference, especially around shallow water. Bass are coming up from deeper water and they're leery of the shallows. Make these adjustments and see the difference for yourself.

From accidentally slamming locker lids to choosing the wrong lure, we all make mistakes in the Spring. This video is about learning better ways to operate so you can begin catching more fish on your next trip. Matt highlights the negatives, then provides a solution for each, and even includes some baits that will help you along the way.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, sizes, and rigging for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Best Lense For Clear Water: Amber

Best Lense For Stained Water: Copper

Best Daily Lenses: Green or Grey

BAITS FOR TARGETING SHALLOW FISH...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

•Xzone 4" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Prism Smelt, Ghost Minnow

BAITS FOR ERRATIC RETRIEVES...

•Rapala Rocco Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

•ZMan 1/2 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT Crankbait: https://bit.ly/46t66yR

Model: 7' Medium Heavy Glass

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Model: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don't miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish than April. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it's not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SHAKEY HEAD...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blue Back Secret

•Big Bite Baits FinTwist Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw

•Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare, Summer Craw

ALABAMA RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Swimbait– X Zone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jig Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Mini Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis 1.5 ATV: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost

•Duo Realis Vibration Nitro (5/9 oz): https://bit.ly/3wDutwS

Colors: Red Tiger, Burning Tiger

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin, Sexy Shad

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Ayu, Gill

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

Reel– Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The EASIEST Trick For EARLY SPRING Bass Fishing!

RED and ORANGE catch BIG bass in the Spring! When water temperatures reach 50 degrees you should be reaching for a red bait to catch bigger bass! Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk, bass will attack red baits as they head into the pre-spawn. It can work with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and more!

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish–imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Some baits are neon orange, others are transparent red. So how do you know which ones to try? It all comes down to water color and conditions. Pay close attention as Tim explains how to use each color to your advantage and when to switch between them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and sizes Tim discussed in the video. We've also included links to some of our favorite gear for fishing these different baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each lure.

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan Big Blade Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

Color: Fire Craw, Hot Craw

•Zman Elite Evo: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Lava Craw, Bama Craw

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Sweet Potato Pie

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Lava Craw

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blow Torch

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Fire Craw

SQUAREBILLS...

•River2Sea Biggie: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Red Craw, Brown Craw

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw

•Damiki BTC 60: https://bit.ly/35yagXK

Colors: Ghost Craw, Red Craw

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

•Rapala OG Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Red Crawdad, Rootbeer Crawdad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red Bug, Electric Red Craw

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, Mat Craw 2

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Escape Craw, Crawfish

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap: https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Fire Craw, Rayburn Red Craw

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FAVORITE SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

FAVORITE LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

5 "Must Have" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Spring is right around the corner and its time to get your fishing tackle ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be fishing with? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler who wants to catch bass this Spring!

Like every "Top 5" video we do, this one is going to have a little wiggle room. We couldn't narrow it all the way down so we've included our top 5 reaction baits, as well as our top 5 slow moving/finesse baits. Depending on your fishing style you can take either set of 5 lures and be set for every situation you'll face this Spring.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite 

Bait– Zman 1/2 oz Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

Trailer– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw

•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow

ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Color: Albino

SOFT STICK BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

SHAKY HEAD...

Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Tilapia Magic

Head– Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Netbait Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin 

Head– Zman Ned Lockz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz

PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Missile Baits D Bomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz